BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene And Therapy With Gateway Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Lincoln

This module introduces the core academic, professional, and transferable skills needed for success in a dental programme. It supports students in becoming confident, reflective learners, developing skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, alongside study skills such as numeracy, academic writing, time management, and basic laboratory techniques.

This module provides a foundation in human anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of body systems and the principles of homeostasis. It prepares students for further study in biomedical and dental sciences.

This module introduces the core principles of microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease, with a focus on oral and systemic health. Students explore microorganisms, immune responses, and infection prevention, while developing basic microbiology practical skills.

This module introduces the fundamental chemical and biological principles underpinning human health. Students explore key molecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and basic biochemical processes, with contextual links to dental practice.

This module introduces the foundational principles that support safe and effective dental practice. You'll build core knowledge across integrated biomedical sciences, including anatomy, histology, physiology, cell biology, neuroscience, microbiology, and pathology, with a focus on how these areas relate to oral health and disease. You'll explore the causes of oral diseases, infection prevention and control, the safe use of ionising radiation, and relevant statutory regulatory requirements.

This module explores the principles of community health and social care, with a focus on the wider determinants of health and their impact on both general and oral health outcomes. Students will examine how environmental, social, economic and demographic factors influence health behaviours, access to services and health inequalities within local populations. The module introduces the structure and function of community and social care systems, highlighting the roles and collaborative responsibil

This module prepares students for the safe delivery of introductory, patient-centred clinical skills within a simulated learning environment. Students will develop the fundamental competencies required for early-stage dental hygiene and dental therapy practice, focusing on clinical procedures, patient assessment, and record management. Through structured skills training and competency-based assessments, students will gain experience in areas such as clinical examination, non-surgical periodontal

This module introduces the fundamental principles of professionalism within dental practice, focusing on expected behavioural standards, effective communication, and reflective practice. Students will explore their ethical and legal responsibilities while developing an awareness of the attributes required of safe and competent dental care professionals. Through structured reflection and engagement with personal and professional development tools, students will evaluate their progress across the

This module develops students' integrated understanding of the scientific, clinical, behavioural and professional principles underpinning oral and dental diseases. Building on prior learning within a spiral curriculum framework, students will revisit and extend core concepts with increasing complexity, autonomy and criticality as they progress. Through a combination of lectures, clinical skills laboratories, and small group learning, students will apply their knowledge to the safe, effective and

This module develops students' ability to locate, evaluate and apply evidence from a range of authoritative sources to understand health issues within populations. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based approaches and the critical appraisal of information to inform health improvement strategies. Students will explore how social, cultural and behavioural determinants influence how different population groups perceive, experience and respond to their health needs. Through a community engagement proj

This module supports students in the transition from simulated learning to supervised clinical practice, enabling the safe, ethical and effective delivery of patient care within the scope of a dental hygienist and dental therapist. Building on prior knowledge and skills, students will consolidate and refine their clinical competencies in areas including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, non-surgical periodontal therapy and restorative techniques. Students will a

This module develops students' ability to critically evaluate their personal and professional performance in relation to the standards, behaviours, and ethical and legal responsibilities of a dental hygienist and dental therapist. Students will engage with reflective models and structured feedback to enhance self-awareness, communication, professionalism and professional identity. Through guided reflection and critical appraisal of their progress, students will identify strengths, areas for deve

This longitudinal module develops students' integrated understanding of the scientific, clinical, behavioural and professional principles underpinning oral and dental diseases. Using a spiral curriculum approach, core concepts are revisited and extended with increasing complexity, autonomy and criticality as students progress through their studies. Through a combination of lectures, skills laboratories, case-based learning and professional practice, students will apply their knowledge to the saf